As part of Natalie's blog tour, she has written this post for me about her writing and research process for the novel to accompany the review. Thanks for the fascinating post, Natalie. Researching Historical Fiction: the Old, the Strange and the Downright Peculiar Most of my novels are set in the early or mid-twentieth century.… Continue reading Guest Post, Natalie Bayley – Author of Bone Rites
Tag: WWI
Last Man Out by Louise Park
Title: Last Man Out Author: Louise Park Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Wild Dog Books Published: 1st April 2023 Format: Flexiback Pages: 80 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The evacuation from Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand troops was a logistically incredible undertaking. The exhausted young men were to slip away by ship in the dead of night.But…Someone needed… Continue reading Last Man Out by Louise Park
The Great Gallipoli Escape by Jackie French
Title: The Great Gallipoli Escape Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 224 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Renowned for her historical fiction titles, Jackie French now tells the story of the brilliant and famous evacuation of Gallipoli. Sixteen-year-old Nipper and his Gallipoli mates Lanky, Spud, Bluey and Wallaby… Continue reading The Great Gallipoli Escape by Jackie French
My Reading Journey February 2022
In February I read thirty books and have almost completed my reading challenges. I’ve hit my target for the Aussie Author Reading Challenge. There are only a few books I haven’t reviewed – mostly books I have had to read for my work as a quiz writer haven’t been reviewed. I’ve read a variety of… Continue reading My Reading Journey February 2022
